WOBX News

04/01/2024

ICYMI: With both gratitude and nostalgia, we share with you a tough decision that follows thoughtful consideration. After about a year and a half of journalism on the vibrant Outer Banks community, we are closing this chapter on WOBX.

Dear WOBX Readers, With both gratitude and nostalgia, we share with you a tough decision that follows thoughtful consideration. After about a year and a half of journalism on the vibrant Outer Banks community, we are closing this chapter on WOBX. When WOBX was launched, our goal was to cultivate int...

04/01/2024

Walk with the Mayor is a great opportunity for community members to share information, feedback, thoughts, ideas, etc. as well as just chat with the Mayor.

Often the new year is a time for people to come together with friends and family to celebrate the start of a new year and to look forward to the future. In keeping with that tradition, the Town of Manteo is kicking off the first Walk with the Mayor to be held Thursday, January 11,...Read More from T...

04/01/2024

At its recent David Stick Legacy Society Lunch event, the Outer Banks Community Foundation announced the recipients of its fourth quarter grant awards, shining a spotlight on the innovative Sound Minds program by Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO).

At its recent David Stick Legacy Society Lunch event, the Outer Banks Community Foundation announced the recipients of its fourth quarter grant awards, shining a spotlight on the innovative Sound Minds program by Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO). In collaboration with the Department of Health and...

04/01/2024

In recognition of over 30 years of unwavering dedication and outstanding service to Nags Head, Dare County, and the State of North Carolina, former long-time elected official Renée Cahoon has been bestowed with the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

In recognition of over 30 years of unwavering dedication and outstanding service to Nags Head, Dare County, and the State of North Carolina, former long-time elected official Renée Cahoon has been bestowed with the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The award, considered to be North Carolina....

04/01/2024

This year’s event will include a full buffet breakfast, award presentations and will feature a keynote by John Formica, the ex-Disney Guy titled “Dream, Dare, Believe & Do.”

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Captain George’s Restaurant at 8:00 a.m. This year’s event will include a full buffet breakfast, award presentations and will feature a keynote by John Formica, the ex-Disney Guy ...

03/01/2024

With both gratitude and nostalgia, we share with you a tough decision that follows thoughtful consideration. After about a year and a half of journalism on the vibrant Outer Banks community, we are closing this chapter on WOBX News.

Dear WOBX Readers, With both gratitude and nostalgia, we share with you a tough decision that follows thoughtful consideration. After about a year and a half of journalism on the vibrant Outer Banks community, we are closing this chapter on WOBX. When WOBX was launched, our goal was to cultivate int...

02/01/2024

The Dare County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday promising to not utilize a provision in the state budget that would circumvent town governments restricting county-led workforce housing developments in Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and Manteo.

The Dare County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday promising to not utilize a provision in the state budget that would circumvent town governments restricting county-led workforce housing developments in Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and Manteo. “...

02/01/2024

Make a donation at Town of Kill Devil Hills Town Hall on Friday between 10 am and 2 pm and the American Red Cross will say thanks with an exclusive long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last.

Resolve to help others in 2024 – give blood with the American Red Cross! January is National Blood Donor Month, the perfect time to make a lifesaving donation. Please consider donating blood at the Kill Devil Hills Police Department’s upcoming blood drive on Friday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....

02/01/2024

The Ocracoke-Swan Quarter and Ocracoke-Cedar Island ferries will run on an amended schedule from January 2 through February 26

The Ocracoke-Swan Quarter and Ocracoke-Cedar Island ferries will run on an amended schedule from January 2 through February 26, per an update from the North Carolina Ferry System. Departures for both routes through Feb. 26 will be as follows: Ocracoke to Swan Quarter: 7:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Swan Qua...

02/01/2024

The highest performing stock on the list returned +2.0% last week.

Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in North Carolina last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Dec. 22 to Dec. 29. Stocks headquartered in North Carolina, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 b...

01/01/2024

Crews from Fred Smith Company will be working Sunday night to Friday night on the 24-hour schedule starting as soon as this week to expedite the completion of the roadway reconstruction, with single lane closures in place.

The Town of Duck has announced the company building the Living Shoreline and Resiliency Project along N.C. 12 will be transitioning to a 24-hour, five days a week schedule starting the first week of January. After being delayed for one year, work began this fall on upgrading protection of Duck Road....

31/12/2023

ICYMI: A new analysis breaks down how much the gross domestic product of the 12 northeastern North Carolina counties, which totaled $9.98 billion in 2022, has changed in the previous five years.

A new analysis breaks down how much the gross domestic product of the 12 northeastern North Carolina counties, which totaled $9.98 billion in 2022, has changed in the previous five years. Gross domestic product is the dollar amount that measures how many goods and services businesses created in a gi...

31/12/2023

Consumers are still spending. Retail sales rose to more than two times what economists predicted as of September 2023. But, confidence among some small business owners is waning, and many are pessimistic about the future.

The economy has small business owners in a conundrum. Objectively, small businesses are doing well. Consumers are still spending. Retail sales rose to more than two times what economists predicted as of September 2023, according to the Commerce Department. But, confidence among these business owners...

30/12/2023

Celebrate New Year's Eve family-style on the waterfront in downtown Manteo on Sunday evening, with fun for all ages including glowing mini-golf, games, great food, fireworks at 8pm and live music counting down to midnight!

Celebrate New Year’s Eve family-style on the waterfront in downtown Manteo on Sunday, December 31.   The fun begins at 6 p.m., highlighted by a colorful fireworks display at 8 p.m. illuminating Manteo’s beautiful waterfront. There will be a kid’s zone with great games and activities, includi...

30/12/2023

30/12/2023

TONIGHT is the FINAL night to enjoy Corolla Christmas Village from 5 to 8 pm, featuring food selections from Steamers Restaurant & Catering and Tasty Treats, and great LOCAL shopping too! Free skating at Corolla Historic Park wraps up this weekend too, TODAY from 2 to 9 pm and tomorrow 12 to 6pm. Presented by Twiddy & Co and Currituck Outer Banks!

The Corolla Christmas Village takes place on Friday and Saturday nights in Historic Corolla Village from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.